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Title
UPTLA #30
Description
The Old Iron Foundry
Creator
Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association
and the Chamber of Commerce of Cedar City
and the Chamber of Commerce of Cedar City
Date
1933
Identifier
UPTLA-030
Curatescape Story Item Type Metadata
Subtitle
The Old Iron Foundry
Story
Erected by direction of Brigham Young and associates in 1851-52, one block north of this monument. Produced the first iron manufactured west of the Mississippi River. Thirty-Five men, the founders of Cedar City, constructed and operated the blast furnace. They established the first mining camp in Utah a few miles west of here. From which they procured the iron ore. The foundry was operated for 18 years at a cost of $1,000,000. Ore used in this monument was hauled here from the mines by pioneer workers and the pig iron bars in this structure were made by them.
Factoid
Original Location
Sometime in the late 1990's marker was removed.
According to Iron County Today article dated Wednesday, February 12, 2014, the monument was to be moved, but crumbled when attempted. Plaque was removed and was stored at the City Cemetery office. Plaque discovered, but in poor condition. Plans have been made to replace the monument in July 2026.
Monument restored with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 6, 2026.
